How to travel from San Francisco to Baltimore, United States of America

The distance between San Francisco and Baltimore is around 2,468 miles (3,972km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from San Francisco to Baltimore by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time5h 20m
  • Typical cost
    $370
Operated by

United Airlines

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles CA then Pittsburgh and then to Baltimore Downtown.

  • Duration2 days 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $415
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x train
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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Baltimore Penn Station.

  • Duration2 days 21h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $410

1 similiar route

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car
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Drive

Drive to Baltimore.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Distance2,816 miles (4,532km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Francisco and Baltimore

There are several options for getting from San Francisco to Baltimore by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around $370 and will take around 6h 20m.

The distance between San Francisco and Baltimore is around 2,468 miles (3,972km).

It takes around 6h 20m to get from San Francisco and Baltimore by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 20h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Baltimore is to fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx $370.

The cheapest way to travel between San Francisco and Baltimore, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around $370 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between San Francisco and Baltimore. It typically takes around 2 days 21h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from San Francisco to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Richmond, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and Union Station Red Line Center Platform. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 21h.

Amtrak, Amtrak Acela and Amtrak Northeast Regional run train services between San Francisco and Baltimore. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2 days 21h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Francisco and Baltimore. It typically takes around 2 days 19h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Francisco to Baltimore. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles CA, Union Station - Metro Gold Line, Union Station Patsaouras Bus Plaza, El Monte Station - Upper Level and Pittsburgh. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2 days 19h.

Xe Do Hoang Transportation and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between San Francisco and Baltimore. Buses run once daily and take around 2 days 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from San Francisco and Baltimore. Flights depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Baltimore (BWI). The flight takes around 5h 20m.

Yes there is a direct flight between San Francisco and Baltimore with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 5h 20m.

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta and American Airlines fly between San Francisco and Baltimore. Flights depart from San Francisco (SFO) and and arrive into Baltimore (BWI). These flights usually take around 5h 20m.

The flight from San Francisco to Baltimore typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from San Francisco (SFO) and and arrive into Baltimore (BWI).

The closest major airport to Baltimore is Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) (BWI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Baltimore. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) (IAD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from San Francisco and Baltimore. The distance is around 2,816 miles (4,532km) by road and it will take around 1 day 20h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Francisco to Baltimore is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around $370.

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Compare travel optionsbetween San Francisco and Baltimore

Transport options from San Francisco to Baltimore
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
6h 20m
$370
hourly3,983km (2,475 miles)
Fly to Baltimore (BWI)6h 50m
$440
hourly3,972km (2,468 miles)
Bus
2 days 19h
$415
once daily5,066km (3,148 miles)
Train + 1 similar
2 days 21h
$410
once daily5,185km (3,222 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station3 days 4h
$385
3 times a week5,419km (3,367 miles)
Drive
1 day 20h
$280
on demand4,532km (2,816 miles)

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Airports near Baltimore

The following major airports near Baltimore offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
International Airport
Distance
8 miles (13km) from Baltimore
DCA
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
38 miles (61km) from Baltimore
IAD
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
International Airport
Distance
51 miles (81km) from Baltimore